Words Seldom Seen: Heterodox
Heterodox Adjective: Not conforming to the accepted or orthodox opinions or beliefs. Example 1: "His...
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Words Seldom Seen: Penultimate
Penultimate Adjective: last but one in a series of things; second to last. Example: "The November meeting...
Words Seldom Seen: Pareidolia
Pareidolia Noun: A brain phenomenon in which a person sees or hears something significant in a random image or...
Words Seldom Seen: Altruism
Altruism Noun: The principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans,...
Words Seldom Seen: Opprobrium
Opprobrium Noun: harsh criticism or censure. Example: "Attacking civilians will almost always lead to...
Words Seldom Seen: Osmium
Osmium Noun: Chemical Element. #76 on the periodic table, Osmium is the densest naturally occurring element. It...
Words Seldom Seen: Interregnum
Interregnum Noun: The period between governments. Originally the period between kings (regnum is Latin for...
Words Seldom Seen: Tawdry
Tawdry Adjective: Showy but upon closer examination cheap. When applied to people it means indecent or in poor...
Words Seldom Seen: Exculpatory
Exculpatory Adjective: Tending or serving to clear from alleged fault or guilt. Example: "The hair sample...
Words Seldom Seen: Perigee
Perigee Noun: the point in the orbit of a moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the object it is...
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